Stories about: Virunga National Park  

For reasons still unknown, Soco International is no longer interested in this region

The WWF asks that Soco International PLC reconsider its plans to exploit the region

The conservationist is said to be in a serious, but stable condition

The three countries have recently agreed on new conservation measures, WWF informs

Soco International PLC could not care less, is getting ready to carry out seismic surveys

The African World Heritage Site is sensitive, should be protected instead of exploited

The plant will have an energy output of 12.5 megawatts

The oil and gas giant has been given permission to explore the region

The plant will provide green energy to local communities

Virunga is Africa's oldest national park, one of the most biodiverse regions in the world

Conservation efforts, community engagement are to thank for this

Oil exploration in this area can lead to even more human victims, the WWF warns

The organization fears “a catastrophic impact on local livelihoods and the environment”

“We'll see whether we'll respect the park or not,” responds the country